Ian Scott Massie's Blog

The Open Studios scheme has been running in North Yorkshire for many years now, and it might have been made for the county. North Yorkshire, England's largest county, includes two National Parks - the Yorkshire Dales and the North Yorks Moors - and is home to a huge community of artists and craftspeople.

Once a year, over two weekends, members of the public get the chance to meet us, watch us at work and buy work directly from the artist. If you're interested in my work please come and see me at Artison, just outside Masham in Wensleydale.

To see some of the work I will be showing this year, opening times and details of discounts on Artison courses CLICK HERE.

To view this year's participants go to the North Yorkshire Open Studios website by clicking HERE

Acrylic paint has transformed painting since its introduction 50 years ago. Discover the versatility of this easy to use, vibrant medium. At this workshop you will learn what acrylic paints are and how to work with them.

- Be guided through the use of acrylics by brush and knife,- Find out how to set out your palette and prime your surface- Explore techniques and media for creating texture- Learn about brush strokes, colour and tone progression and how to thin paint